Privacy Policy | KoreaSpots

KoreaSpots ("we", "us", or "the site") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the limited information needed to run the site:

When you post a comment: your nickname, the comment content, and your IP address (stored as a one-way hash to prevent spam and abuse).
When you use the "like" feature: your IP address (stored as a one-way hash to prevent duplicate votes).
Access logs: IP address, browser information, and the pages you visit, used for site operation and security.

We do not collect sensitive information (such as beliefs, health, or financial data), and you can use most of the site without creating an account.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and operate features such as comments and likes.
To prevent abuse, spam, and other unlawful activity.
To improve the site and analyze usage in aggregate, non-identifying form.

3. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, and delete it afterward unless we are required to retain it by law.

Comments: deleted promptly upon request.
Hashed IP addresses: automatically deleted one year after collection.
Server access logs: retained for approximately three months.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties except in the following cases:

When you have given your prior consent.
When required by law or requested by a competent authority through lawful process.
With service providers that help us operate the site (for example, hosting and database providers), which process data only on our behalf.

5. Cookies and Google AdSense

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and to show advertising. This site uses Google AdSense to display ads.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google advertising policies.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at www.aboutads.info.
You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly as a result.

We may also earn commissions through affiliate links (such as Coupang Partners). Affiliate partners may use cookies to attribute purchases; this does not identify you personally to us.

6. Your Rights

You may, at any time, request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete your information.
Restrict or object to certain processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach us through our contact page. We aim to respond within a reasonable time.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Contact

Operator: KoreaSpots editorial team
Contact: contact page

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "last updated" date above.